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A rare ceremony in Thailand marks the king's auspicious 72nd birthday

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday presided over a parade that saw the queen lead hundreds of military personnel in honor of his 72nd birthday

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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday presided over a parade that saw the queen lead hundreds of military personnel in honor of his 72nd birthday. It was the first such ceremony in Bangkok’s vast Royal Plaza in 16 years. Birthdays celebrated in 12-year cycles are considered especially auspicious in Thai culture. The sixth cycle celebrating 72 years holds special significance. Vajiralongkorn’s birthday is July 28, but the …

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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday presided over a parade that saw the queen lead hundreds of military personnel in honor of his 72nd birthday. It was the first such ceremony in Bangkok’s vast Royal Plaza in 16 years. Birthdays celebrated in 12-year cycles are considered especially auspicious in Thai culture, with […]

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A rare ceremony in Thailand marks the king’s auspicious 72nd birthday

Thai king's rare birthday parade brings royal tradition back to Bangkok streetsFirst-time-in-16-years military parade took place in Bangkokʼs Royal Plaza for kings 72nd birthday. Queen led hundreds of troops to honor the monarch in this special cultural celebration

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Thai king's rare birthday parade brings royal tradition back to Bangkok streets

King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand presided on Tuesday over a parade led by the queen of hundreds of soldiers in honor of her 72nd birthday.

El rey Maha Vajiralongkorn de Tailandia presidió el martes un desfile encabezado por la reina de cientos de militares en honor a su cumpleaños número 72.

Rare ceremony in Thailand marks king's auspicious 72nd birthday

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